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How to get fromFolkestone to Chartresby train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartrestrainTer
    6h 18m
    €131–420

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresbusN1659
    9h 35m
    €33–46

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrainle shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
    4h 3m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartrestrainTer
    14h 6m
    €70–242

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Chartrescar
    5h 32m
    €88–129

Folkestone to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chartres via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Chartres via Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 35m.

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